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Trump accused of false statements on $50M tied to Chicago tower
Donald Trump faces accusations of making false statements about a $50 million loan tied to his Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago. The accusations come from Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee, who sent a letter to the former president requesting documents related to the loan.
According to the letter, Trump claimed in financial disclosure forms that he had $50 million in outstanding loans for the Chicago tower. However, the loan was actually forgiven by the lender when Trump defaulted on the debt in 2008 during the financial crisis. Maloney alleges that Trump continued to claim the loan as a liability in later financial disclosure forms, even though it had been forgiven.
The accusations raise questions about Trump’s financial disclosures and whether he knowingly made false statements to the government. The House Oversight Committee is requesting documents related to the loan and other financial matters related to the Chicago tower. Trump has not yet responded to the accusations.
This latest development adds to the legal troubles facing Trump, who is also under investigation for potential financial crimes in New York. The accusations of false statements on the $50 million loan could further complicate Trump’s legal situation. The former president continues to deny any wrongdoing and claims that he is the victim of a political witch hunt.